Intro to the Internet

“There are billions of web pages on the Internet. Using a web browser, you can easily visit any of these web pages by going to its URL address or by clicking on links from other web pages. But how do you find information on web pages that you don’t already know about? You obviously can’t search through each of the billions of web pages one by one.”

Where would we be without the Internet? How would you research a school project or look for things you want to read about or buy online? This book details just what the Internet is; how it works, the hardware, protocol, and the World Wide Web, as well as tips on how to stay safe by having your parents control just what you can find and see in this ever-changing world of instant access to information. So, be safe and happy surfing! This book will allow students to ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Describes how to search the Internet effectively, discussing choosing good keywords, using search engines, narrowing down a search by using additional keywords, using subject directories, and using subscription databases.

Every year millions of people get access to the Internet. People that jump right in with both feet often have problems and become frustrated. But learning email, Internet and web essentials doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience; you can learn everything you need to use email, the Internet and the web effectively by reading this book.